The Plumber in Brunswick Locals Trust
When looking for a plumber to handle all your Brunswick residential plumbing services, you don’t have to look any further than VIC Plumbing & Drainage. We have Melbourne covered! Our team of experienced tradesmen can handle your Brunswick plumbing needs.
Choosing a plumber in Brunswick who understands the suburb’s older buildings makes a real difference. Our reputation is proof of the quality work we deliver. We handle all types of domestic and commercial plumbing issues and thanks to over 100 years of combined skills and knowledge in the industry, you get the best results every time.
VIC Plumbing & Drainage offers a wide range of plumbing services, and no problem is too small or big for us. Let’s talk about what we can do for Brunswick homeowners, businesses and developers when it comes to plumbing.
Brunswick Plumbing Services – How Can We Help You?
Wondering how our plumbing services can help you with your Brunswick residential property? Some of the domestic plumbing services we offer in Brunswick and surrounds include (but are not limited to):
- Sorting out blocked drains
- Performing gas fitting and leak detection
- Installing and repairing hot water systems
- Carrying out carbon monoxide testing
- Handling general and spring plumbing
- Assisting with bathroom and kitchen renovations
In addition, if you’re a Brunswick property developer, our qualified and capable plumbers are trained to assist you with plumbing design, consultation, and installations. We’re fully equipped to handle residential projects for new duplexes, apartment complexes, and multi-unit and townhouse developments, including the new apartment buildings going up along the Upfield line.
We’ve been key players in the Melbourne plumbing industry for many years. Our plumbing specialists have handled every type of issue relating to residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Give us a call to tell us what you need, and we’ll find the plumbing solution for your property.
Commercial Plumbing in Brunswick
Brunswick keeps changing, and a lot of our work here comes from that change. Old buildings are finding new uses, and new ones are filling in the gaps.
Hospitality Fitouts on Sydney Road and Lygon Street
Cafés, bars and restaurants along Sydney Road and Lygon Street need plumbing that can keep up with a busy service. That means floor wastes in the right spots, grease arrestors sized for the kitchen, enough hot water for the dishwasher and a gas supply that suits the cooking line.
Our commercial plumbing and fitouts team works with your designer and builder from the early layout, so the plumbing fits the space. Then we install everything and organise the compliance paperwork before opening day.
Warehouse Conversions
Brunswick’s old warehouses and factories are being turned into offices, studios and homes. A change of use often means new sewer connections, upgraded water services and new or upgraded fire services, such as hydrants and sprinklers. We’ll assess what’s already there, reuse what we can and plan what needs to change.
New Apartments Along the Upfield Line
Around Jewell, Brunswick and Anstey stations, new apartment buildings are going up on tight sites. Our hydraulic plumbing service covers the design and documentation for sewer, stormwater, gas and water. That way, risers, stacks and meters are planned properly before construction starts.
Old Pipes and Blocked Drains in Brunswick
Much of Brunswick’s plumbing dates back to when the suburb’s terraces, cottages and factories were first built. Plenty of it is still working, but age catches up with it.
Earthenware Sewers
Many older properties still run on earthenware sewer pipes with lead joints. Over time, those joints crack and tree roots grow in, which is behind a lot of the blocked drains in Brunswick we’re called out to. We put a camera down the line to find the fault, clear it with high-pressure water jetting, then reline or replace the damaged section so the problem doesn’t keep coming back.
Galvanised and Cast Iron Water Pipes
Older galvanised and cast iron water pipes rust from the inside. The rust builds up and narrows the pipe, so water pressure drops and you might notice brown water when you first turn on a tap. Clearing the pipe won’t fix it for long. Replacing the old pipe with copper or modern plastic pipe brings the pressure back and stops the rust for good.
Heritage Buildings and Tight Access
Working Within Heritage Overlays
Large parts of Brunswick sit under heritage overlays in the Merri-bek Planning Scheme. These overlays limit changes to the outside of a building, especially anything visible from the street, which can include new pipes and vents.
We plan around this by running new pipework through roof spaces, under floors, inside walls or along rear walls out of public view. If a planning permit is needed, we’ll work with your architect or builder so the plumbing design supports the application.
Getting In Through Rear Laneways
Plenty of Brunswick properties are set up around rear laneways rather than driveways, so that’s often how we get in. We bring compact jetting units, drain cameras and small excavation gear through the lane, plan our arrival times and keep the laneway clear for neighbours.
Strata Plumbing in Brunswick
Apartments and townhouse blocks come with their own plumbing questions. Many buildings share a single waste stack, so a blockage on an upper floor can affect every apartment below it.
Before we start, it helps to know whose job it is. Pipes that serve more than one lot are usually common property, so the owners corporation or its manager approves and pays for the work. Pipes that only serve your own apartment are usually your responsibility, or your landlord’s if you’re renting.
Your plan of subdivision and owners corporation rules will confirm where the line sits. If it’s unclear, our camera inspection can show where the fault actually is, which makes that conversation much easier.
Gas Plumber in Brunswick
A gas plumber in Brunswick can help with new cooktops, gas hot water, heaters, leak detection and carbon monoxide testing in homes. For restaurants and commercial kitchens, our commercial gas fitting service covers new gas lines, appliance connections and ongoing maintenance.
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Royal Melbourne Golf Course
Cato Street
Caroline Springs Stadium
Northcote Primary School
Dinjerra Primary School
Victoria Croatian Aged Care
First Point Animal Services
Tarneit Secondary College
Sandringham East Primary School
Balwyn Community Centre
Mosaic Recreation Reserve
What to Expect From Your Plumber in Brunswick
Our large team of plumbing technicians offer a range of comprehensive skills and disciplines. When dealing with our plumbers in Brunswick, you get expertise but also:
- Reliable and efficient service.
- High standards supported by up-to-date technology and techniques in the plumbing industry.
- Commitment to understanding your specific needs while ensuring you get top quality services, value and streamlined delivery of residential plumbing services.
- Superior customer service.
- Guaranteeing your plumbing issue is solved on time and within your budget.
You can expect dedicated plumbing professionals who value their clients. Every plumber at VIC Plumbing & Drainage is fully trained, highly experienced, and will leave your property safe to use for all occupants.
Plumbing Services Brunswick Locals Can Trust
You know the anxiety that comes when there’s a burst pipe on the weekend or blocked drains just as the party is about to begin! You can have them sorted before they cause too much damage or frustration, by calling us!
When you need an emergency plumber in Brunswick, call 03 9012 5111. Our fully equipped and specialised team will resolve your plumbing and maintenance issues promptly, precisely and with care.
Dealing with our licensed family-owned and operated plumbing business gives you access to quality service, with a personal touch. We’re available seven days a week in Brunswick for plumbing issues. We also look after plumbing in Moonee Ponds, and our Essendon plumbers are just a short drive away.
Brunswick Plumbing FAQs
Can you plumb a heritage building in Brunswick without changing how it looks?
In most cases, yes. We run new pipework through roof spaces, floors and rear walls to keep it out of street view. If the work affects the outside of the building, a planning permit may be needed, and we can work with your architect or builder on the plumbing details.
Who is responsible for a shared drain in a Brunswick apartment block?
Drains and stacks that serve more than one apartment are usually common property, so the owners corporation organises and approves the repair. Pipes that only serve your own apartment are usually your responsibility. Your owners corporation rules and plan of subdivision will confirm the details.
Should I replace the galvanised pipes in my Brunswick home?
If you have low water pressure or brown water, it’s worth considering. Galvanised pipe rusts from the inside, and the damage can’t be reversed. Replacing it with copper or modern plastic pipe restores pressure and prevents further rust.
Do you have an after-hours emergency plumber in Brunswick?
Our emergency plumbers in Brunswick are available seven days a week. For burst pipes, overflowing drains or hot water failures, call 03 9012 5111 and our team will get to you as soon as we can.